Japan Press Weekly

Osaka court nullifies NRA’s approval of Oi NPP reactivation

The Osaka District Court ruling stated that reactors at the Oi NPP do not meet the new safety standards. This judgement will have an impact on the NRA’s restart approvals which were, as claimed by the authority, made based on the new safety standards.

Young activists gather online to increase public support for legislation providing state compensation to civilian war victims

With the 79th anniversary of the launch of the Pacific War approaching, an online event was hosted by young activists seeking to increase public awareness of the need for legislation which provides relief for civilian war victims.

Shii calls for immediate release of 3 Hong Kong democracy activists

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo said, “The act of punishing the three activists for just organizing and participating in a peaceful protest is outrageous. Such an act is totally unacceptable.”

Revision disallowing farmers' right to develop or even use traditional or heirloom seeds enacted

Opposition parties agree to demand extension of Diet session for 23 more days

Opposition parties-proposed motion to extend Diet session rejected by LDP, Komei, and Ishin

Young activists gather online to increase public support for legislation providing state compensation to civilian war victims

Osaka court nullifies NRA’s approval of Oi NPP reactivation

40% of Fukushima evacuees live on less than 3 million yen a year

High level PFOA found in blood of residents living near Daikin factory in Osaka

Farmers in autumn 'Green Wave' action call for protection of family farmers

Sports can contribute to eradicating racism

Shii calls for immediate release of 3 Hong Kong democracy activists

Why does JCP refuse to accept tax-funded political subsidy?